Description

Nimek 50 MG Suspension is fast acting and potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to treat acute pain associated with Osteoarthritis and Menstruation. It is also used to treat mild to moderate pain caused due to sprains and strains of joints and muscles. However, it should not be given to children below 12 years of age.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nimek 50 MG Suspension

Acid or sour stomach

Stomach discomfort and cramps

Dizziness

Skin rashsevererare

Nausea and vomiting

Elevated liver enzymessevere

Blood clotting disorderssevererare

Stevens-Johnson Syndromesevererare

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Nimek 50 MG Suspension

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 5 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

major

You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nimek 50 MG Suspension. Symptoms like fever, chills, rashes, joint pain and swelling, excessive weakness, nausea should be immediately reported to the doctor.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant in near future. This medicine can cause harmful effects on the developing fetus especially during the last trimester of pregnancy. Consult your doctor and consider the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding an infant. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from scientific studies and hence the use of Nimek 50 MG Suspension should be avoided. You should consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Nimek 50 MG Suspension

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nimek 50 MG Suspension, and hence can be used as its substitute.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Nimek 50 MG Suspension

Acute Pain

Nimek 50 MG Suspension is used to relieve pain and swelling of joints and muscle in adults.

Osteoarthritic Pain

Nimek 50 MG Suspension is used to relieve the symptomatic pain associated with Osteoarthritis in adults.

Primary Dysmenorrhea

Nimek 50 MG Suspension is used to relieve acute pain associated with menstruation.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Nimek 50 MG Suspension

Allergy

Nimek 50 MG Suspension is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to it.

Liver disease

Nimek 50 MG Suspension is not recommended if you suffer from any liver abnormalities.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Nimek 50 MG Suspension is usually taken as and when required. If the medicine is taken on a regular basis, then the missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. You should not take the missed dose if it is time for taking the next scheduled one.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine can cause harmful effects to the liver and other vital organs. You should contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Signs and symptoms like skin rashes, severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and fall in blood pressure after taking this medicine should be reported to a doctor on priority.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmajor

Description

- Consumption of alcohol can cause severe and potentially irreversible side effects on the liver when taken along with this medicine.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

severe

Nimek 50 MG Suspension should be given with extreme caution if you have impaired liver functioning. Symptoms like nausea, fever, rashes, darkened urine should be reported to the doctor on priority. Clinical monitoring of the liver function should be done at regular intervals.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Nimek 50 MG Suspension should not be used if you are allergic to it. Usage duration should be kept minimal and should never exceed 15 days in a single treatment course.
It should not be given to children younger than 12 years of age.
Symptoms like skin rash, headache, swelling etc should be promptly reported to the doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant in near future. This medicine can cause harmful effects on the developing fetus especially during the last trimester of pregnancy. Consult your doctor and consider the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding an infant. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from scientific studies and hence the use of Nimek 50 MG Suspension should be avoided. You should consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Gastro-intestinal bleeding

- Nimek 50 MG Suspension can cause bleeding of the gut and hence should be used judiciously. Any incidence of a condition leading to bleeding in the stomach and intestine should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Heart disease

- Nimek 50 MG Suspension is to be used with caution if you suffer from heart or valve disorder. Any such incidence should be reported to the doctor on priority.

Liver disease

- Nimek 50 MG Suspension can cause moderate to severe side effects on the liver. Any abnormalities of the liver, active or in past, should be informed to the doctor to ensure safety.

Elderly

- The side effects of Nimek 50 MG Suspension can be more severe in old people. Caution is advised in such cases. The risk of adverse effects on the heart, liver and the kidneys should be given due consideration before taking this medication.

Kidney disease

- Nimek 50 MG Suspension is known to cause adverse effects on the kidney especially if the usage duration is long. Report the incidence of any kidney abnormalities to the doctor so that appropriate substitute can be suggested.

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